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Pacific region strengthens customs control over toxic chemicals at OPCW Conference
Key conference conclusions emphasise the relevance of the Chemical Weapons Convention, regional cooperation, and capacity building to counter illicit toxic chemicals trade
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Annual OPCW-Asser training programme concludes
Thirty-seven early to mid-career professionals expanded their knowledge on disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction during five-day training course
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United Kingdom strengthens OPCW’s global mission with £650,000 voluntary contribution to key activities
United Kingdom’s voluntary contribution reinforces OPCW work in activities in relation to Syria and Ukraine, and strengthens regional laboratories development, and innovative AI projects
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OPCW Director-General on official visit to China
Highlights include meetings with high-level officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, National Defense and Industry and Information Technology; discussions focused on industry verification regime, preventing re-emergence and bilateral cooperation
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OPCW Executive Council Members and Observers and Director-General Review Progress on Destruction of Abandoned Chemical Weapons (ACWs) in China
Highlights include visits to the Mudanjiang and Haerbaling facilities to observe operations and assess the status of efforts to destroy ACWs
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OPCW and Chile Co-Host Training of Trainers Course on Chemical Weapons Convention Transfers Regime
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Finland contributes €150k to enhance OPCW activities
The contribution will support OPCW missions in Syria as well as strengthening ongoing assistance and protection activities related to Ukraine
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OPCW Director-General visits UK, meets with Minister of State for Energy Security, other high officials, to discuss global security and technological advances
High-level discussions cover evolving global security landscape and efforts to address chemical threats
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Andorra contributes to OPCW initiatives to support victims and chemical incident preparedness
Andorra’s EUR 10,000 contribution will support training for national response teams and ensure equitable support for chemical weapons victims
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Pilot project in Ecuador evaluates potential of Member State-managed first response trainings
National participants engage in self-managed training cycle to improve chemical emergency preparedness
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OPCW fosters gender equity in chemical non-proliferation
OPCW and Government of Switzerland organise pioneer international chemical emergency training cycle for women first responders
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OPCW boosts efforts to advance implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention in GRULAC region
Key stakeholders discuss challenges and best practices related to Convention’s implementation in Latin America and Caribbean region during annual meeting
